The typical student night out can be broken down into six distinct stages. Find out what they are with this relatable piece.
Now clubs are open, nights out are once again a staple of student life. After so long cooped up, we should all be feeling a bit more fresh. For students who’ve started after lockdown, it could be your first ever trip to a club
Whether you’re a seasoned raver, or someone trying out the nightlife scene for the first time, we’ve put together this article to show you what the typical student night out might look like, broken down into six distinct stages:
1. Needing a night out
You’ve had a long week of studying, and all you want to do is unwind. It’s time to have some fun and let loose and forget about whatever’s on your mind. You send a text to your group chat and hope everyone is up for it. Even better, one of your societies might be having a night out that week, meaning you don’t have to organise anything.
2. The day of your night out
You might have had to wake up early for lectures or work, leaving you feeling a bit tired. You might even be tempted to skip the night out and stay home to watch Netflix with your housemates instead. But in the end you remember why you need the night out so badly, and you make yourself go.
3. After pre-drinks
After you’ve had a little drink to perk yourself up, you’ll probably feel more like partying. You might even be thinking you had a little too much at pre-drinks. But don’t worry, it’s fine; the alcohol in your system will keep you toasty while you queue outside the club. Don’t make the mistake of drinking too much before the event, as you run the risk of not getting in.
4. While out
Now you’re at the venue, it’s time to let loose and let go of whatever has been on your mind. After a few drinks you’ll probably be wishing you drank more at pre-drinks, because of how expensive they are. A girl’s night out isn’t complete without meeting a random girl in the toilets and becoming best friends for the few minutes your paths cross.
5. The journey home
If you’re lucky, your choice of venue will be close to home but, for many students, leaving the club involves a long slog back to their campus accommodation on the outskirts of town. You’ll have to make the night bus or train and make sure you don’t miss your stop. To sober yourself up, you might want to grab some food on your way back. If you’re lucky, there’ll be a late night takeaway on your way home to serve you the greasy food you need to soak up the alcohol.
6. The morning after
If you’ve been out for a student night, then chances are it’s probably still midweek and you’ve got lectures today. Your late night meal has hopefully saved you from a mega hungover, but if it hasn’t you’ll probably be swearing you’ll never go out in midweek ever again. Don’t expect yourself to stick to that promise for more than a couple of weeks!
While the prospect of going out and mingling with people again might be exciting for some, don’t put pressure on yourself if you find it overwhelming. Go at your own pace and enjoy yourself.
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